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About the Pitchathon
Our Why
We are passionate about helping women grow and achieve their full lifetime potential. Our fulfilment comes from seeing women reach the highest heights and live their best lives. One of the best ways to help a woman is to empower her. For this reason, we are launching the first ever Mentoring Her PitchathonÂ
Up For Grabs!
- Cash prize for top 5 finalists
- Access to business loans
- Coaching and Mentorship Opportunity
- Executive training from Lagos Business School
- Business advisory support for your business
- Free legal consultation
- Free professional headshots
- PR opportunities
- Apply by September 30thÂ
Who should apply?
- Women who have a business idea, or current business, product or service
- Business is at least 50% owned by a Nigerian womanÂ
- Early stage business 0-2yearsÂ
- At least 18 years oldÂ
Application Process
Apply
Complete the Pitchathon application by clicking on “Apply Now”Â
Follow @mentoringher on all social media platforms
Repost on social media using the hashtag #mentoringherpitchathon
Qualify
10 semi-finalists who qualify will be selected for the virtual pitch day. Â
Semi-finalists will be contacted by Mentoring Her team with next steps.Â
Prepare for virtual live pitch event
Pitch
Semi-Finalists will pitch their business ideas to top industry leaders during the live event
Get advice and tips to help your business grow
Network with like-minded women
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Pitchathon?
It is a form of business pitch where entrepreneurs present their business idea to a group of investors/industry leaders etc. during a live event in the shortest time possible. Â
Can I apply if my business is not registered?
Yes you can. After the pitchathon, you have will have access to professional advice on how to go about this
Do I have to pay to qualify for Mentoring Her's Pitchathon?
It is free to participate. We don’t expect applicants to make any form of payment
How much does it cost to join Mentoring Her?
It is absolutely free to join and participate on Mentoring Her